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Shirley Botchwey
The Round Table
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July 11, 2025
Listening to Sir Ronald Sanders’ magisterial lecture in July, on the life and legacy of Sir Shridath Ramphal, it was hard not to think with sympathy of our new Commonwealth Secretary-General, H E Shirley Botchwey. Her challenge now, to revive and...
New Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan looks to play a more expansive game
Brandon Sun
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July 11, 2025
It looks like change and opportunity will be the buzzwords in coach Stephen Meehan’s debut with the Canadian men’s rugby team. Change in that the 59-year-old Australian is looking for his players to express themselves by playing a more expansive...
James O’Connor addresses potential All Blacks switch before stunning Wallabies recall
Planet Rugby
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July 11, 2025
James O’Connor has addressed the possibility of him playing for the All Blacks before he was recalled to the Wallabies squad ahead of the British and Irish Lions Series. The 35-year-old playmaker starred for the Crusaders en route to winning the...
PNG RED CROSS’S ‘WALKING DICTONARY’ RETIRES AFTER 32 YEARS OF SERVICE
PNG Haus Bung
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July 11, 2025
Today the 11th of July 2025 is the day Janet Philemon will close her office door at the Papua New Guinea Red Cross for the last time. It will mark the end of a 32-year journey through some of the toughest times in PNG Red Cross Society’s history,...
Wāhine Māori rally for their Pacific sisters - and push for their own place in rugby history
Te Ao Maori News
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As Samoa and Fiji gear up for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, their final prep matches have come with powerful support. A group of wāhine Māori have banded together, some even coming out of retirement, to help their Pacific sisters get...
Mal Meninga names his Australia team after Origin with shock captain change
Love Rugby League
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July 11, 2025
Former Australia head coach Mal Meninga has revealed the team he would have picked for the Ashes series against England later this year, with Melbourne Storm half-back Cameron Munster skippering the side. Meninga, who is also an icon of the...
Eased NZ travel rules welcomed
Samoa Observer
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Samoans are excited and optimistic about New Zealand’s new immigration changes, which allow Pacific Island citizens to be issued a two-year multiple-entry visa. The changes, which came into effect on 6 July 2025, have sparked positive responses...
Vanuatu win final group game but lose out on semi-final place to Fiji
The Fiji Times
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July 11, 2025
With Solomon Islands winning 5-0 over Tonga in the first game of the day, Vanuatu knew that they needed to win by at least two goals in order to secure a semi-final place, while Fiji needed just a point to secure top spot in Group B. The Kulas...
Pacific leaders address U.S deportation distress and regional unity at Micronesian meeting
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
MAJURO (PMN) — The latest wave of deportations of Pacific people from the United States was among a range of issues discussed at the recent Micronesian Islands Forum in the Marshall Islands. The three-day summit brought together leaders from...
King Charles receives 'harrowing' news about his health
The News International
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Since ascending to the throne on September 8, 2022, King Charles III's health has been a subject of concern, marked by a cancer diagnosis that has added a layer of complexity to his reign. Despite the challenges, the 76-year-old monarch has shown...
'Great quality' Keter garden storage which is 'very easy to build'
Derby Telegraph
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July 11, 2025
Dry, sunny days are ideal for tackling tasks in the garden - particularly in the morning and evening when temperatures are cooler. It's a good opportunity to tidy, clean and rejuvenate outdoor spaces so they're ready to be enjoyed throughout the...
Family at the heart of everything for Tagiilima
Samoa Observer
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A son of Samoa is at the heart of the University of Otago’s Pacific Islands Centre (PIC). He is a quiet but determined presence. Tagiilima Feleti, whose journey from early childhood education to Pacific leadership speaks volumes about family,...
Australia Commits $16.4 Million to Boost Palau’s Renewable Energy Project
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang (edited: 7/14/2025) KOROR, Palau (July 10, 2025) — Australia has pledged $16.4 million to support the next phase of Palau’s transition to renewable energy, with funds designated to secure a battery energy storage...
How a Beetle Is Threatening Hawaii’s Culture and Climate Resilience
Earth.Org
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July 11, 2025
Before hotels and highways, the niu (Hawaiian for coconut) provided the Hawaiian people with shade, tools, and purpose. Its leaves danced in the wind and its roots were grounded into the earth with strength. However, a relentless menace looms over...
Triple delight for teams
The Fiji Times
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July 11, 2025
THE Fiji men’s and women’s basketball teams created history in Palau on Wednesday after winning gold at the FIBA3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania. The gold medal finish means that both teams have booked their tickets to the 2025 FIBA 3×3 under-23...
Young scoops top award in Palau
The Fiji Times
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July 11, 2025
TEAM Fiji’s track queen Heleina Young scooped the Outstanding Female Athlete award at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games which concluded in Koror, Palau on Wednesday evening. The former Queensland Reds winger won three gold and two silver medals both in...
Kristen Gyles | The lure of greener pastures
The Gleaner
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July 11, 2025
Recently, I came across an interesting post on social media by an old acquaintance. He emigrated to Canada eight years ago, after completing his tertiary studies. He said he left Jamaica with only $50, his suitcase, a work permit and a dream. At...
New World Rugby rankings table delivers Wales catastrophe amid big England change
Wales Online
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July 7, 2025
Wales have sunk to an all-time low of 14th in the latest rugby world rankings, published today. Having previously sat in 12th, Matt Sherratt's side have been overtaken by Japan and Samoa in the latest round of rankings, plumbing unprecedented...
MANA: Spirit of the Pacific Coming to Auckland
TP+
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July 11, 2025
Photo: Discover Auckland MANA: Spirit of the Pacific, a new Polynesian dinner and dance show is heading to Auckland next month. Auckland is known as the largest Polynesian city in the world but tourists in search of authentic cultural experiences...
Fiji finished second in Palau, Young outstanding
Fiji Sun
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July 11, 2025
Former Fijiana 7s player and national sprinter Heleina Young was crowned the overall outstanding female athlete. Team Fiji won 27 gold, 30 silvers and 24 bronze to secure second place at the Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau which ended on...